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1. A first electronic device, comprising: a connecting section adapted to connect the first electronic device to a server via a communication network, said server providing a network communication service for managing information exchange using text data between a plurality of second electronic devices connected to the server via the communication network; a reception section adapted to receive one or more sets of text data transmitted by one or more of the second electronic devices, through the connecting section, from the network communication service provided on the server, each of the one or more sets of text data containing at least: respective setting data in text format, the respective setting data being data for setting a respective function that was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, and a respective character string in text format, the respective character string indicating the respective function that was previously realized in the respective second electronic device; a display section adapted to display at least one or more respective character strings of the received one or more sets of text data so that one or more respective functions that were previously realized in one or more respective second electronic devices are indicated to a user; an operation section operable by the user to select a set of text data from the displayed list; and a processing unit configured to reversely convert the setting data in text format contained in the selected set of text data to original setting data in binary format which is formulated according to a specific format suitable to realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, in the first electronic device.
This invention relates to a system for sharing and implementing device functions between electronic devices via a network communication service. The problem addressed is the difficulty of transferring and applying specific settings or functions from one device to another, particularly when those settings are stored in different formats or require manual reconfiguration. The first electronic device connects to a server that manages text-based information exchange between multiple second electronic devices. The server facilitates a network communication service where users can share text data containing both setting data and descriptive character strings. The setting data is in text format and represents configurations for functions previously realized in the second electronic devices, while the character strings describe those functions. The first electronic device receives this data and displays the character strings, allowing a user to select a desired function. Upon selection, the device converts the text-based setting data back into its original binary format, formatted specifically to enable the function in the first electronic device. This allows seamless transfer and implementation of device-specific settings without manual reconfiguration. The system ensures compatibility by standardizing the conversion process, making it easier for users to share and apply configurations across different devices.
2. The first electronic device according to claim 1 , which further comprises a data reflecting section adapted to reflect the original setting data in binary format reversely-converted by the processing unit in data setting in the first electronic device to thereby realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, in the first electronic device.
The first electronic device, as described above, also reflects the converted binary setting data in its own settings to enable the function from the second device. This means that after converting the settings, the device actually *uses* those settings to configure itself, realizing the other device's function on the first device.
3. The first electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the display section is adapted to display the one or more sets of text data in the list in a time serial order of registration in the network communication service.
The first electronic device, as described above, displays the received sets of text data in a list, ordered by the time they were registered on the network communication service. This allows the user to easily find the newest or most recently shared settings.
4. The first electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the setting data in text format contained in the set of text data received from the network communication service is encrypted.
The first electronic device, as described above, receives setting data in text format that is encrypted before being sent from the other electronic device. This ensures that the setting data remains secure during transmission.
5. The first electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein said original setting data in binary format is setting data for a music performance.
The first electronic device, as described above, uses original setting data in binary format that relates to settings for a music performance. This means the shared settings are specifically for adjusting aspects of creating or playing music.
6. The first electronic device according to claim 5 , wherein said setting data for a music performance is data for setting a music element selected from among a group of music elements including at least tempo, beat, and tone volume.
The first electronic device, as described above where the setting data relates to music performance, allows for the settings of musical elements such as tempo, beat, and volume to be shared and implemented.
7. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing a group of instructions executable by a processor of a first electronic device to cause the first electronic device to perform a method, the method comprising the steps of: connecting the first electronic device to a server via a communication network, said server providing a network communication service for managing information exchange using text data between a plurality of second electronic devices connected to the server via the communication network; receiving one or more sets of text data transmitted by one or more user of the second electronic devices, through the step of connecting, from the network communication service provided on the server, each of the one or more sets of text data containing at least: respective setting data in text format, the respective setting data being data for setting a respective function that was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, and a respective character string in text format, the respective character string indicating the respective function that was previously realized in the respective second electronic device; displaying at least one or more respective character strings of the received one or more sets of text data so that one or more respective functions that were previously realized in one or more respective second electronic devices are indicated to a user, each of the received one or more sets of text data containing its respective setting data for setting its respective function in the electronic device; selecting, via the user's operation on one or more user-operable controls of the first electronic device, a set of text data from the displayed list; and reversely converting the setting data in text format contained in the selected set of text data to original setting data in binary format which is formulated according to a specific format suitable to realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, in the first electronic device.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (like a flash drive or hard drive) contains instructions for an electronic device. These instructions cause the device to connect to a server that manages text-based information exchange between other devices. The device receives sets of text data containing settings in text format for a specific function and a description of that function. It then displays a list of these function descriptions, allowing the user to select one. Upon selection, the device converts the setting data from text format back to its original binary format to enable the respective function of another device on the first device.
8. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to claim 7 , wherein the method further comprises a step of reflecting the original setting data in binary format reversely-converted by the step of reversely-converting in data setting in the first electronic device to thereby realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, of the respective setting data of the selected set of text data in the first electronic device.
This non-transitory computer-readable storage medium contains instructions for a first electronic device to perform a method. The device connects to a server that manages text-based information exchange among multiple "second" electronic devices. The first device receives one or more sets of text data from these second devices via the server. Each set includes text-formatted setting data for a function previously realized on a second device, and a character string describing that function. The first device displays these character strings to a user, allowing them to select a specific set of text data. Upon selection, the device converts the text-formatted setting data into its original binary format, suitable for the first device. Subsequently, the device applies this newly converted binary setting data to its own internal configuration to enable and realize the corresponding function within the first electronic device, replicating the functionality that was previously present on the second electronic device. ERROR (embedding): Error: Failed to save embedding: Could not find the 'embedding' column of 'patent_claims' in the schema cache
9. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to claim 7 , wherein said original setting data in binary format is setting data for a music performance.
The computer-readable storage medium, as described above, stores instructions where the original setting data in binary format relates to settings for a music performance.
10. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to claim 9 , wherein said setting data for a music performance is data for setting a music element selected from among a group of music elements including at least tempo, beat, and tone volume.
The computer-readable storage medium, as described above where the setting data relates to music performance, has data for setting music elements including at least tempo, beat, and tone volume.
11. A system comprising: a server adapted to provide with a network communication service for managing information exchange using text data between a plurality of transmission electronic devices connected to the server via a communication network; one or more of the transmission electronic devices, each comprising a respective processor configured to: convert respective original setting data in binary format to respective setting data in text format, said respective original setting data in binary format formulated according to a specific format suitable to realize a respective function in the specific type of the respective transmission electronic device, the respective function previously realized in the respective transmission electronic device; produce a respective set of text data containing at least the converted setting data in text format; and transmit the produced set of text data to the network communication service provided on the server; and a second reception electronic user device comprising: a processor configured to: receive one or more sets of text data transmitted by the one or more transmission electronic devices from the network communication service provided on the server each of the one or more sets of text data containing at least: respective converted setting data in text format, the respective converted setting data being data for setting the respective function that was previously realized in the respective transmission electronic device, and a respective character string in text format, the respective character string indicating the respective function that was previously realized in the respective transmission electronic device; a display configured to display at least one or more respective character strings of the received one or more sets of text data so that one or more respective functions that were previously realized in one or more respective transmission electronic devices are indicated to a user; one or more user-operable controls operable by a user to select a set of text data from the displayed list, the selected set of text data containing its respective converted setting data for setting its respective function in the reception electronic device, wherein the processor of the reception electronic device is configured to reversely convert the converted setting data in text format contained in the selected set of text data to the respective original setting data in binary format suitable to realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective transmission electronic device, in the reception electronic device.
A system consists of a server providing a network communication service for text-based data exchange, multiple sending electronic devices, and a receiving electronic device. The sending devices convert their settings from binary format to text format and upload them to the server. The receiving device downloads these text-based settings, displays a list of descriptions of available settings, and allows a user to select a setting. When selected, the receiving device converts the setting data back to its original binary format, allowing it to use the settings from the sending device.
12. The system according to claim 11 , wherein at least one of the first transmission and reception electronic devices is the specific type of the electronic device.
In the system described above, at least one of the sending or receiving electronic devices is a specific type of electronic device. This highlights the intended use of the system for a particular class of devices.
13. The system according to claim 11 , wherein said original setting data in binary format is setting data for a music performance.
In the system described above, the original setting data in binary format is setting data for a music performance. This clarifies that the settings being shared and applied are related to creating or playing music.
14. The system according to claim 13 , wherein said setting data for a music performance is data for setting a music element selected from among a group of music elements including at least tempo, beat, and tone volume.
In the system described above where the setting data relates to music performance, the setting data allows the user to modify music elements including tempo, beat, and tone volume.
15. The system according to claim 11 , wherein said one or more user-operable controls are physically disposed on a panel of the reception electronic device or are virtual controls that are displayed on the display.
In the system described above, the user controls for selecting settings can be physical buttons or virtual controls displayed on the screen of the receiving device. This provides options for how the user interacts with the device to choose settings.
16. A first electronic device, comprising: a communication interface configured to connect the first electronic device to a server via a communication network, said server providing a network communication service for managing information exchange using text data between a plurality of second electronic devices connected to the server via the communication network; a processor configured to receive one or more sets of text data transmitted by one or more of the second electronic devices, through the communication interface, from the network communication service provided on the server, each of the one or more sets of text data containing at least: respective setting data in text format, the respective setting data being data for setting a respective function that was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, and a respective character string in text format, the respective character string indicating the respective function that was previously realized in the respective second electronic device; a display configured to display at least one or more respective character strings of the received one or more sets of text data so that one or more respective functions that were previously realized in one or more respective second electronic devices are indicated to a user; and one or more user-operable controls operable by a user to select a set of text data from the displayed list, wherein the processor is configured to reversely convert the setting data in text format contained in the selected set of text data to original setting data in binary format which is formulated according to a specific format suitable to realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, in the first electronic device.
A first electronic device has a network interface to connect to a server that manages text-based information sharing between multiple devices. The device receives sets of text data, each including settings for a function in text format and a description of the function. The device displays a list of these descriptions to the user, who can select one. The device then converts the selected settings data from text to binary format, allowing it to realize the same function previously used in another electronic device.
17. The first electronic device according to claim 16 , wherein the processor is configured to reflect the original setting data in binary format reversely-converted by the processor in data setting in the first electronic device to thereby realize the respective function, which was previously realized in the respective second electronic device, in the first electronic device.
The first electronic device, as described above, automatically applies the converted binary settings to its own configuration, enabling the same function that was used on the other electronic device.
18. The first electronic device according to claim 16 , wherein said original setting data in binary format is setting data for a music performance.
The first electronic device, as described above, uses the setting data in binary format for setting a music performance.
19. The first electronic device according to claim 18 , wherein said setting data for a music performance is data for setting a music element selected from among a group of music elements including at least tempo, beat, and tone volume.
The first electronic device, as described above where the setting data relates to music performance, allows for the setting of musical elements such as tempo, beat, and tone volume.
20. The first electronic device according to claim 16 , wherein said one or more user-operable controls are physically disposed on a panel of the first electronic device or are virtual controls that are displayed on the display.
The first electronic device, as described above, includes physical buttons on the device or virtual controls shown on the display screen that allow the user to choose one of the displayed setting options.
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December 26, 2017
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